Plan International Ethiopia - Technical and Finance Lead - Jobs in Ethiopia

Plan International Ethiopia - Technical and Finance Lead - Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls.

Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners. Plan International Ethiopia is looking for Technical and Finance Lead for SNNP Program Area who will be reporting to the Chief of Party.

Dimensions of the Role

The Technical and Finance Lead will support the Chief of Party in the management of the USAID-funded Community Worker Wellness project in Hawassa, Ethiopia.

S/he will be in charge of providing technical, financial, and managerial leadership including technical oversight, financial management and administration and grants management.

S/he oversees coordination of field operations, provide support in the management of sub-grantees, and ensure that activities meeting USAID and Plan standards.

The position is contingent upon award of the project and approval by USAID.

Accountabilities

Provides day-to-day leadership and high quality delivery of the project: field operations, administration, logistics and procurement

Manages, in coordination with the COP, relationships and work with implementing partner organizations

Manages donor relationships and serves, along with the COP, as the primary project representative

Oversees the development of project reports, annual work plans, and other documents as required by USAID and the Government of Ethiopia

Facilitates knowledge management, communications, and

information flow for the project

Maintains a working knowledge of project budgets and expenditure, and sets up and implements appropriate systems for project financials

Serves as Acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is unavailable
Ensures compliance in reporting to USAID, Plan International, Plan US National Office (USNO) and Government of Ethiopia counterparts

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Ethiopian National; experience working in Hawassa/SNNPR preferred

Master’s Degree in related filed

Must be capable of fulfilling role of Chief of Party in that person’s absence

Experience managing donor funds such as USAID, DFID and GF, including multi country grants

Substantial related experience working in project financial management for NGOs

Strong knowledge of international donor requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules and regulation and reporting requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic (both spoken and written)

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is 19th May 2019.

Qualified candidates should submit their application online

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that:

Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Ethiopia - Technical and Finance Lead - Jobs in Ethiopia

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